Anti-Slavery movements

Definition

Movements and organizations that sought to abolish or limit the institution of slavery in the United States prior to the Civil War. These movements included individuals, groups, and societies who believed in the immorality and injustice of slavery.

Related terms

Abolitionists: Individuals who actively worked towards ending slavery through various means, such as public speaking, writing, organizing protests, and aiding slaves' escape.

Underground Railroad: A secret network of routes and safe houses used by abolitionists to help enslaved African Americans escape from bondage in the South to free states and Canada.

Harriet Tubman: An escaped slave who became one of the most famous "conductors" on the Underground Railroad, leading hundreds of enslaved people to freedom.